FIRST Tech Challenge competition season is here!

FIRST Tech Challenge competition season is here! 26 teams from across Indiana competed on Saturday, December 7, at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis. Two GEARS teams attended the event. Our rookie team, FTC Team 26448 – Kill Switch, was the Captain of the 5th seeded alliance and earned the Design Award 2nd Place. Veteran […]

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GEARS Host Stellar GEARS/Concord Qualifying FLL Tournament

GEARS was abuzz with excitement as it hosted the GEARS/Concord Qualifying FLL Tournament, showcasing the brightest minds in robotics from across the region. Holy Legos Batman (Team 18067) stole the show, clinching the prestigious Champions Award, demonstrating not just technical prowess but also a commendable spirit of teamwork and innovation. Hot on their heels, Submarine […]

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(WSBT) Kids learn skills for future through robotics at Gears Youth Robotics Center open house

OSCEOLA, Ind. (WSBT) — Kids had the opportunity to learn more about competitive robotics teams on Saturday, thanks to Gears Youth Robotics Center. The organization works with kids from 4th – 12th grade and teaches them skills for the future such as communication, presentation and collaboration skills all through robotics. Gears Youth Robotics Center’s Director Scott […]

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FireWires member Payton demonstrates the competition robot to youngster

BRICK Fest Live

Gears went to Brickfest Live over the weekend and it was incredible. We had a great time showing off the program and some robots. We went representing FIRST LEGO LEAGUE and FIRST TECH CHALLENGE. We have the Holy Legos FLL team there as well as representatives from XLR8 and FireWires.

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